Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old Danish medical student and Everton fan, won the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in his first season without using AI, beating millions of players.
SportAIMatteo Berrettini retired from his French Open quarter-final against Matteo Arnaldi due to a hip injury, expressing frustration with his recurring injury issues. Arnaldi advances to the semi-finals.
SportAIManchester City's initial offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson has been turned down by Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old England international is reportedly considering a move to the Etihad Stadium.
SportAIAC Milan, Tottenham, and Aston Villa are vying for West Ham's Crysencio Summerville. Real Madrid are set to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for £17.3m. Newcastle has bid €24m for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna.
SportAIEngland's cricket team, under Brendon McCullum, faces a crucial Test series against New Zealand following a humiliating Ashes defeat. The team must rebuild shattered confidence and address self-inflicted errors, with questions lingering about the future of McCullum's 'Bazball' approach.
SportAIAndoni Iraola is set to be announced as Liverpool's new head coach after a verbal agreement was reached. While some fans and pundits express excitement for his attacking style, others voice reservations about his lack of 'big club' and European experience.
SportAIMoving from a successful Premier League club to a 'big-six' team is a difficult transition, with most managers failing to last two seasons and no major silverware won by those making the leap since 2008.
